US slams IDF demolition of terrorist’s home, Bennett pushes back 'The home of an entire family should not be demolished for the actions of one individual,' read the American statement. July 8, 2021
Israeli officials gearing up for fourth wave of Covid, ‘1,000 infections a day’ Health Ministry and coronavirus cabinet reportedly at odds over restrictions; ambitious youth vaccination campaign falling short of targeted goals. July 8, 2021
Lod imam charged for encouraging murder of police officers Sheikh Yousef al-Baz also charged for threatening Lod's deputy mayor. July 8, 2021
WATCH: Israeli NGO ‘Save a Child’s Heart’ undeterred by pandemic, saves thousands of lives Save a Child's Heart, an Israel-based international humanitarian organization, gives a new lease on life amid COVID-19 to children in underdeveloped countries as well as in Palestinian-administered territories. July 8, 2021
IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Israeli yeshiva student The High Court of Justice rejected a petition from the terrorist's family not to tear down the home. July 8, 2021
Israel’s 11th president: Herzog pledges to ‘calm things down’ 'My mission, the mission of my term, is to do everything in order to rebuild hope,' Herzog said in his inauguration speech. July 7, 2021
WATCH: New Israeli president ‘equally comfortable’ with Israelis, diaspora Jews, says Sharansky Sharansky, who served as head of the Jewish Agency for Israel ahead of Israel's newly sworn-in president Isaac Herzog, praises Herzog, saying he will represent all citizens of Israel and Jews in the diaspora. July 7, 2021
Liberman slashes childcare subsidies for yeshiva students, slammed for ‘hatred’ of ultra-Orthodox The decision to restrict daycare subsidies to working couples will affect a large number of haredi families, July 7, 2021
Israel launches probe into Mount Meron disaster The commission of inquiry set a deadline of about six weeks for its work, which will be held in close cooperation with Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. July 7, 2021
WATCH: Israel must remain a bipartisan issue, Bennett states 'I’ll challenge any attempt to make America a partisan political issue in Israel and any attempt to make Israel a partisan political issue in the US,' Bennett stated. July 7, 2021
In farewell call to Rivlin, Abbas claims he wants ‘peace’, despite funding terrorists The leaders have had a friendly relationship over the years, despite Abbas’ continued policy of funding terrorists. July 7, 2021
WATCH: Female IDF soldiers facing ongoing opposition Recent changes to the IDF in the name of gender equality – most recently, its first all-female tank crew, including a female commander, stationed on the Egyptian border – faces heavy opposition. July 7, 2021
Likud MK indicted for fraud, bribery Bitan allegedly accepted some 715,000 shekels ($218,000) in bribes between 2011 and 2017. July 6, 2021
Pfizer vaccine stems tide on hospitalization as Delta variant surges Coronavirus cabinet to discuss possible new restrictions on Tuesday evening. July 6, 2021
Shaked, Bennett offered major concession in effort to pass citizenship law, says Arab lawmaker Religious Zionism head Betzalel Smotrich accused Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked of lying about the number of Palestinian residency requests she had offered to recognize. July 6, 2021
‘A big victory for post-Zionism’ — family reunification law defeated 'Anyone who has not seen the celebrations of Likud and Religious Zionist members alongside Joint List MKs has never seen insanity in their life,' Ayelet Shaked tweeted after the law failed to pass. July 6, 2021
Jerusalem-based ‘social society’ turns down over a million euros, refusing to disavow terror ties The Burj Al-Luqluq Social Center Society defines itself as a Palestinian body that is dedicated to strengthening the Palestinian identity in Jerusalem. July 6, 2021
South Korea agrees to take Israel’s expiring vaccines 'We have made a win-win deal,' said Prime Minister Bennett. July 6, 2021
Gantz says Israel prepared to aid Lebanon amidst economic crisis Offer comes as Hezbollah seeks to make Lebanon financially dependent on Iran. July 6, 2021
Israelis fly to Philippines to aid vaccination campaign Philippine government thanks Israeli medical experts for coming to Manila in support in of its Covid Response and Vaccination Program. July 6, 2021
Guilty of manslaughter, but no prison time for man who fatally shot Bedouin car thief Schiff quickly became a symbol for frustrated law-abiding Israelis, whose lives have been disrupted by rampant crime in Negev communities. July 5, 2021
Gantz: ‘Iran creating Middle East arms race’ 'The entire Middle East is on the verge of an eminent arms race, if Iran continues to advance towards nuclear capabilities,' Gantz said. July 5, 2021
Israel’s 1st ever medical museum opens, ‘most comprehensive’ in the world Visitors can 'tour' the human body, with the opportunity to explore giant heart and brain models, July 5, 2021
Ben Gurion U. algorithm helps firefighters battle blazes sparked by terror balloons Algorithm enables emergency workers to safely and efficiently map blazes by analyzing satellite imagery. July 5, 2021
Former Arab Knesset member investigated for incitement to terror Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit approved the investigation. July 5, 2021
Bennett, Putin discuss security, diplomacy in first phone call Israeli leaders have been forced to maneuver between conflicting U.S and Russian interests. July 5, 2021
Coalition defeat: Bennett government fails to pass Family Reunification Law In a blow to the diverse new government coalition, a vote to pass the Citizenship Law was defeated 17-14. July 5, 2021
Arab-Israeli accuses Tlaib, Omar of ‘brainwashing against Israel’ 'The brainwashing against Israel led by Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and others manages to incite against Israel and do significant damage,' said Yoseph Haddad. July 5, 2021
Vaccine efficacy dropping, booster shots and more restrictions possible While serious cases remain extremely low, the government is considering reinstating such limitations as the 'Green Pass' system to curb the rise in infections. July 5, 2021
After 21 years, Israel honors troops of South Lebanon Army Addressing the SLA veterans, Gantz said that the campaign medals 'symbolize this moral obligation: to recognize your heroism and heritage and to see you as part of us.' July 5, 2021
WATCH: Are Israel’s best and brightest taking skills out of Israel? Israel is facing a serious challenge to its intellectual capital, a brain drain phenomenon, whereby Israel’s best and brightest take their skills elsewhere as soon as the offer arises. July 5, 2021
Jerusalem librarian was Hezbollah spy, rules Israeli court Jaber, a 26-year-old resident of east Jerusalem, accepted a plea bargain in exchange for the lenient prison sentence. July 4, 2021
WATCH: Lapid’s ‘successful’ meeting in UAE leaves Emirati investors displeased While political officials are hailing Lapid’s visit to the UAE as a success, major Emirati business heads and key Gulf investors claim they were snubbed in favor of social media influencers. July 4, 2021
Contradictions abound over whether building will continue in Judea and Samaria While Shaked assures settlement leaders that the region’s planning council will meet regularly to approve construction, Gantz denies that the coalition agreement includes such a deal. July 4, 2021
Experts warn of sharp spike in daily COVID-19 cases in Israel, recommend vigilance Without a change in conduct, no slowdown is expected, and Israel can expect 1,000 daily infections within about two weeks, the Hebrew University researchers said. July 4, 2021
‘I was shocked’: Biden kneels before Israeli mother of 12 at presidential meeting 'I have to go down on my knees for honoring you for having 12 children,' Rivka Ravitz said Biden told her. July 4, 2021
‘Israel will not be a haven for divorce deniers,’ says religious affairs minister Legislation seeks to close loophole that allows recalcitrant husbands from abroad to leave their wives 'chained,' Israel Hayom reports. July 4, 2021
4 arson attempts at Negev elementary school as crime wave rages Assassinations, robberies, home invasions, and extortion rackets have become part of everyday life in Bedouin communities, with some of the rampant lawlessness spilling over into the nearby Jewish city of Be’er Sheva. July 4, 2021
WATCH: Pfizer to reject extension of expiring Israeli vaccines Prof. Nadav Davidovitch discusses Pfizer's rejection of an extension on expiring Israeli vaccines and what it could mean for the country's vaccination program. July 4, 2021
Bennett wants to stay in suburban home, would cost state close to $5M Installing fences, checkpoints, guard booths, surveillance cameras, and other security infrastructure around the Ra’anana residence could cost up to 15 million shekels. July 3, 2021
Coalition crisis on the horizon? Meretz to vote against law banning Palestinians from Israeli citizenship Hebrew language media reported that Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked was enraged by the left wing parties' refusal to cooperate with the coalition agenda. July 1, 2021
WATCH: Emergency responders finally bring Haifa blaze under control, save several buildings Haifa fire service commander Hezi Levi said several buildings were saved, including a nursery. July 1, 2021
Israel welcomes German leader as ally against anti-Semitism Germany launched a new initiative with the United States last week to stem an alarming rise in anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial around the world. July 1, 2021
Commander of prestigious IDF Nahal Brigade dies during training The military police launched an investigation. The findings will be submitted to the military prosecutor’s office for examination. July 1, 2021
‘Flights will stop’: Shaked warns of rise in COVID cases 'If the cases increase, flights will stop,' said Ayelet Shaked. July 1, 2021
IDF soldier stabbed, wounded in Jordan Valley attack A female soldier is receiving medical treatment after being stabbed. The terrorist was caught. July 1, 2021
WATCH: Israeli hospitals dread impact from fresh COVID outbreaks, fear inability to cope Israel is still considered a ‘green country,’ but coronavirus infections are rising and hospitals fear they may not be able to cope with a fourth wave. July 1, 2021
Residents of Israeli settlement Evyatar agree to temporary evacuation 'This is not our dream deal,' said Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. June 30, 2021
Health risk: Airline passengers entering Israel not getting Covid test results The subsequent serology test does not show if people are ill with COVID-19, only if they have antibodies. Meanwhile, morbidity is rising. June 30, 2021
World powers must work to prevent Iran’s quest for hegemony, says former Israeli envoy Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dore Gold says that besides the Iranian nuclear threat, the more probable danger comes from its proxies in the region. June 30, 2021
WATCH: US envoy to UN welcomes Rivlin to Washington, wishes new Israeli leadership success U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield wishes Israel well 'as we move into this next phase.' June 29, 2021
Bennett urges vaccinations as clock ticks on Pfizer expiry date Despite rising number of cases, health officials say hospitalization and morbidity rates not rising. June 29, 2021
Lapid opens Israeli embassy in UAE; thanks Netanyahu, Trump for Abraham Accords Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid praised the Abraham Accords and the pursuit of peace with the Arab world, and thanked Netanyahu, Trump and Biden for their contributions. June 29, 2021
Adviser accuses Bennett of stealing campaign ideas, PM makes settlement offer Udi Reiter had threatened a lawsuit over not even being credited for plans Bennett had rolled out as his own. June 29, 2021
Biden to Rivlin: No Iranian nukes on my watch President Reuven Rivlin stressed that Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon is the world's greatest strategic threat. June 29, 2021
Lapid lands in UAE on 1st Israeli state visit The visit by Yair Lapid to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi comes after the two countries opened ties in an agreement brokered by the Trump administration. June 29, 2021
Israeli sluggers to face US in Olympic baseball tournament Israel's team is expected to include former major leaguers Ian Kinsler and Danny Valencia. June 29, 2021
2 pro-Palestinian activists arrested for torching Israeli-owned land 'The anti-Zionist B’Tselem organization has never done anything good with the millions of dollars it is fed by foreign countries,' says Matan Peleg of the Zionist Im Tirtzu organization. June 28, 2021
Jewish settlement braces for evacuation despite reports of possible compromise In the absence of a compromise or any last-minute political or legal intervention, the settlement is expected to be demolished by the IDF in the coming days. June 28, 2021
WATCH: Israeli researchers discover new kind of human just south of Tel Aviv: ‘Homo Nesher Ramla’ In a joint research effort carried out by the Hebrew University and the Tel Aviv University, scientists have discovered evidence of a new kind of early human previously unknown. June 28, 2021
